House Siding is an important part of your home for 2 main reasons:
If you're considering replacing your house siding or building a new home, then chances are you're researching which products are available to you. Although different products are available in different regions of the United States our helpful Siding Comparison Guide should help you get started in your quest for the perfect house siding for you and your home.
House siding has changed over the 200+ years it's been used in the United States. However, many aspects are very much the same.
Traditionally made of wood clapboards, usually cedar, house siding dates back to Colonial period where it was used on the exterior of wood framed homes in Colonial Eastern North America. Still used to this very day, Cedar clapboard is beautiful but requires extensive maintenance.
Hardwood siding such as Masonite is actually amasonite siding blend of sawdust, wax and resin that's pressed to look like lumber. Unfortunately these products have proven to be an ineffective solution for siding due to their propensity to moisture damage, warping, swelling, and fungal growth. Although some of these products are still available it's recommended that you stay away from them especially in moist or cold climates
Vinyl exterior siding, which is essentially PVC plastic, is the most commonly used siding type. It's the least expensive but widely considered to be the most unattractive and least protective siding product. The disadvantages of vinyl house siding include the relative thinness means easy breakage. Its lifespan is also generally shorter, as it’s prone to fading and denting by things like hail, rocks and branches.
